Monday, 22 February 2010

On 15th February 2010, a huge landslide occurred in Maierato, Calabria, Italy. It seems that the landslide was triggered by heavy rainfall in the region. Two hundred people were evacuated and it caused power failures.Have you tried Earthlearningidea 'Landslide through the window - what would you see, what would you feel?'This is one of many 'through the window' Earthlearningideas. They make an excellent start to your lesson or perhaps you can use them for some creative writing.

Monday, 15 February 2010

Try our latest Earthlearningidea- 'Changing coastlines; investigating how coastal erosion, transportation and deposition can change the shape of coastlines'.Coastlines, with their cliffs, beaches, headlands and bays, are constantly changing shape. It is important to understand the processes because if you prevent erosion in one place this may lead to reduced deposition in another. There is usually a knock-on effect somewhere else when people try to control the shape of a coastline.This is a very popular activity in the UK. Please let us know how your pupils get on in other countries.Visit our website for many more ideas to enliven your science or geography lessons.

Monday, 1 February 2010

Our new Earthlearningidea is 'Innocent until proven guilty; using forensic geoscience to solve the crime' This activity can be included in any lesson where problem-solving skills are required. It is adaptable to local conditions - local samples of soil, sand or rocks can be used. Also local suspects e.g. the teacher, can be used!Forensic geoscience uses evidence from geological materials (sediments, minerals, microfossils, soils) at the scene of a crime to support or defend against a prosecution in court.

Free Subscription by Email

Free Subscription Using RSS

About Earth Learning Idea

ELI is publishing FREE Earth-related teaching ideas, designed to be practical resources for teachers and teacher-trainers all over the world.We publish new Earth Learning Ideas every two weeks. Some of these activities require the use of some basic school laboratory equipment and some include abstract ideas. We label these activities ELI+. Each activity is designed to create pupil participation for maximum learning.All activities are free to download and most require minimal cost and equipment. Best of all, they are fun!